Harrison in Boone County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

The Montgomery Ward Building

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 22, 2023

1. The Montgomery Ward Building Marker

Inscription. It was built in 1929 and was occupied by Ward's for 50 years. Notice the attractive facade that was added featuring the Goddess of Liberty and adopted as the corporate symbol. Fraley's Furniture and Appliances currently occupies the building. In earlier days, Ward's was a popular retailer undoubtedly frequented by Jimmie Angel, Boone County resident, who discovered Angel Falls in Venezuela in 1933. Angel was equally famous when his party survived an 11-day trek to the nearest settlement after crash landing near the falls in 1937. Angel died in Panama in 1956 from injuries received from another crash

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Exploration • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.

Location. 36° 13.823′ N, 93° 6.523′ W. Marker is in Harrison, Arkansas, in Boone County. Marker is on North Willow Street south of West Rush Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 N Willow St, Harrison AR 72601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Old Dime Store (here, next to this marker); The Lyric (Plaza) Theatre (a few steps from this marker); Capitol Café & Oklahoma Tire (within shouting distance of this marker); Boone County War Memorial

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The People's National Bank (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Boone County WWI Monument (about 300 feet away); The Lyric Theater (about 300 feet away); The Mountain Meadows Massacre (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harrison.

Also see . . .
1. Jimmie Angel's Lucky Strike. Angel Falls is the world’s tallest waterfall: a persistent, geographical nugget. Few would recall it drops almost a kilometre from a revered Venezuelan tabletop mountain, colourfully depicted in the 2009 animated Pixar film Up. Fewer still would appreciate that its name is not an allusion of size or spirituality, but of an unsung pilot who brought it to public attention in the 1930s. (Robin Evans, Key.aero, posted Jan. 21, 2022) (Submitted on June 6, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Jimmie Angel Historical Project. Website of organization founded by Angel's niece, Karen Angel, to preserve her uncle's legacy. (Submitted on June 6, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 22, 2023

2. The Montgomery Ward Building Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 85 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 6, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.